The UK's Most Authentic
Adventure + Survival Training Company
X Platoon is a premier wilderness training, adventure and survival company headed up by a highly decorated, former Elite Forces soldier.
Our aim is to draw people away from electronic screens and place them back into the natural world, equipping them with a unique knowledge of how to successfully operate in a wild environment.
Since the 1950’s the invention of television and the rapid rate of technological advancement has gradually allowed people to lose touch with nature. The concrete jungle and rat race suck up time and energy making people feel stressed, anxious and that their lives have lost meaning. Many people don’t realise that there is a wonderful natural world just waiting to be explored and that they have more abilities than they realise.
Our aim is to draw people away from electronic screens and place them back into the natural world, equipping them with a unique knowledge of how to successfully operate in a wild environment.
Since the 1950’s the invention of television and the rapid rate of technological advancement has gradually allowed people to lose touch with nature. The concrete jungle and rat race suck up time and energy making people feel stressed, anxious and that their lives have lost meaning. Many people don’t realise that there is a wonderful natural world just waiting to be explored and that they have more abilities than they realise.
Kids who used to climb trees now find their escape by immersing themselves in life-like video games such as Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto. The massive popularity of 'remote survival' television shows prove that our nation is craving both nature and adventure. Combined with the relentless media coverage of international terrorism, more and more families are looking to their home country for leisure pursuits and parents concerned that their children are spending too much time staring at screens are keen to get them active again. Interest in The Great Outdoors has never been greater.
This Is Where X Platoon Come In.
We are going to show people how to reconnect with nature and really enjoy themselves being outdoors again. X Platoon attendees will sleep under the stars in a shelter that they have made for themselves. They will learn how to create and maintain a fire using only natural resources and how to purify dirty water and make it drinkable, along with a vast array of other usable 'real life' skills. The information that X Platoon will share can not only change people's lives, but can save lives too. It is a sad but common knowledge that we are living in turbulent times; dangerous situations can develop in the most unexpected places. After attending our Field Medical and Emergency Response course you will be equipped with the understanding, knowhow and confidence to react quickly, making yourself and those around you safe and then being able to immediately deal with whatever injuries you see in front of you.
We are going to show people how to reconnect with nature and really enjoy themselves being outdoors again. X Platoon attendees will sleep under the stars in a shelter that they have made for themselves. They will learn how to create and maintain a fire using only natural resources and how to purify dirty water and make it drinkable, along with a vast array of other usable 'real life' skills. The information that X Platoon will share can not only change people's lives, but can save lives too. It is a sad but common knowledge that we are living in turbulent times; dangerous situations can develop in the most unexpected places. After attending our Field Medical and Emergency Response course you will be equipped with the understanding, knowhow and confidence to react quickly, making yourself and those around you safe and then being able to immediately deal with whatever injuries you see in front of you.
COME WITH US, IF YOU WANT TO LIVE
ADVENTURE + EXPEDITIONSWhether it's to bring your family closer, to give your loved ones the learning opportunity of a lifetime or even to accompany us on adventure missions, X Platoon will prepare you for any and all eventualities that you may encounter.
With Elite military knowledge, know how and experience we will give you an opportunity and adventure that you will never forget. Come along to our unique base camp as an individual adult attendee, a child and adult partnership or as an entire family and learn to achieve things that you did not believe you could do. |
CORPORATE + BUSINESSUsing unique and proven experiences obtained during a 30 year career in the British military Elite Forces and as a Senior Military and Security Advisor you will learn how to apply strong values to your business environment.
X Platoon have created a series of events that will be tailored to specifically meet the needs of your company. We will show you and your employees how to merge military strategies and decision-making, leadership and management, team building and cohesion and motivation into your corporate structure. |
SCHOOLS + EDUCATIONAs the UK's most authentic Adventure + Survival training company, X Platoon will deliver inspirational hands on learning that provides children and young people with the opportunities to achieve and develop their confidence.
Given the right opportunities and guidance there is no limit to what your child can achieve. Through a fully immersive programme that is conducted within in a woodland environment, X Platoon will work to increase your child's self reliance as they grow and develop into young adults. |
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We had an amazing day at X Platoon. Not only did the team enjoy it immensely, but the skills learnt have since been demonstrated in the workplace. We will certainly be using X Platoon again and would highly recommend.
Mr John Pallagi
Managing Director / Farmison & Co
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Our students recently attended a weekend camp at X Platoon and have absolutely loved the experience of learning how to build shelters, make campfires, purify water and navigate using the sun and stars. Everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed tackling the X Platoon obstacle course. The set up was very professional and the instructor, Steve Heaney MC, was both knowledgeable and very personable. He fully engaged and enthused the students with all of the activities and is also a fabulous cook! We will defininetly be visiting again.
Mr Paul Poddington MRSB
Director of Learning/Science, Geography, French and Sport / Energy Coast UTC
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Steve Heaney MC has actively engaged with the objectives of the programme and integrated some excellent skills into a series of bespoke sessions to players and staff. The expertise and experiences Steve has accumulated are easily transferrable to the elite sporting environment and serve as a great tool to support the coaching and education programme.
Kristjaan Speakman
Academy Manager / Birmingham City FC
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